It's a sad day in Utah sports! Former University of Utah "Runnin Utes" coach Rick Majerus passed away due to heart complications. Rick Majrerus took the "Runnin Utes" to the NCAA Championship game in 1998.

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So just last week we had our first big snow storm. Pretty long overdue, but you all knew it was coming. Still tho, born and bred in the state with the greatest snow on earth has it's down falls. I'm talking about some of the worst drivers ever when winter arrives!

The first major snow day brought UHP a staggering 300+ accedents in one day!

So I must say... Dumb drivers, take a bus or find a DD when the snow hits again. LOL

Thank you.

The state of Utah, without a doubt, has some great talent!!!

An event you will not want to miss out on is happening on June 23-26, The Utah Arts Festival.

Check out the following link for a sneak peak at some of the great talent that will be showcased, click here.

OK, so I rode and issed a few tickets with the UHP's TACT (Ticketing Agressive Cars and Trucks) program. The cops were pretty cool first off. They were very concerned with the safety of those who share the roads with everyone.

On our beat we issued a few "Warnings". Those were mainly because drivers were cutting off the semi we were riding in too close. Also I must say that there were a bunch of people that were breaking the most commen sensive rule.... Use your turn signals! Especially when turning into a lane with a huge semi truck!

The officers pointed out a big fact, that fact was: Semis take about 500 feet to come to a complete stop. (Some cases more) So please give your self more than enough space between you and a few hundred ton truck!

The experience was cool... even though I didn't feel to good about ticketing my fellow drivers... BUT... at least most of those if not all those tickets were Warnings. 

Here's a list of what to avoid when driving on the same streets as truckers: •Unsafe lane changes •Tailgating •Failing to signal lane changes •Failing to yield right-of-way •Speeding •Aggressive driving (a combination of three or more of the above behaviors)

Drive safe everyone because your sharing the roads with my family!

BTW... never thought in my life that I could or even work with UHP. I won't forget this experience!

*Can UHP please give me a break in the future... I mean, we were cool that one day right?? LOL

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WOW! I've been chosen to ride along with the UHP's TACT (Ticketing Aggressive Cars & Trucks) enforcement unit. Doesn't seem too bad i guess considering that the program's designed to educate drivers about safe driving behaviors in and around commercial trucks. This will reduce the number of crashes in our state due to car, truck and semi collisions.

I'll be blogging about my experience, and may just see the coppers issue some tickets! (Not hoping for lol) So be cautious on our Highways! :)

BTW.... I haven't road with any cops lately so this will be a little nerve racking, I'm assuming! HAHAHAHA

Here's a list of what to avoid when driving on the same streets as truckers: •Unsafe lane changes •Tailgating •Failing to signal lane changes •Failing to yield right-of-way •Speeding •Aggressive driving (a combination of three or more of the above behaviors)

Drive safe everyone!